Down the Pub Podcast- A Soccer Podcast
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -Down the Pub:
Hosted by Anthony Abbott, Down the Pub is a Canadian soccer podcast which focuses on Halifax Wanderers and the Canadian Premier League.
From post-match reviews with Gary Griffiths (@FromAwaysHFX) and Chris Searl, to interviews with professional footballers from the CPL and beyond, join us down the pub for some top quality football chat.
The first pint is on us!
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Episodes
Episode 34: Don't Forget About Dre
March 24, 2020 16:32 - 57 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week we are joined by season one Wanderer, Andre Bona. Jess, Carlos, Denton, Chris and myself are asking the questions.
Episode 33: Virtual Hanging with Alex De Carolis and Akeem Garcia
March 20, 2020 15:45 - 47 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week Chris Searl and Carlos Benites got to do a Q & A with original Wanderers, Alex de Carolis and Akeem Garcia.
Ep 32: Covid's effect on the CPL and the Premier League
March 17, 2020 12:17 - 47 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week Chris and I talk about the effect on the CPL of the suspension of pre season. We also chat about the ramifications for Liverpool of the Premier League shut down.
Episode 31: Cian on Cape Breton
March 10, 2020 17:54 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week I am talking to Cape Breton Uni's latest recruit, Cian Lynch. Cian tells us about his football journey so far and what we can expect from him.
Episode 30: Q&A with El Presidente
March 06, 2020 12:33 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBOn our special 30th Episode we are joined by founder and President of the Halifax Wanderers. Derek sat with a group of Wanderers fans and answered their questions. Recorded at the Economy Shoe Shop in Halifax
Episode 29: Breaking down the squad
March 03, 2020 23:05 - 58 minutes - 45.4 MBChris Searl and I break down the Wanderers squad for the upcoming season.
Episode 28: Fight Night- Wilder Fury II
February 29, 2020 17:54 - 53 minutes - 43.6 MBOn this episode, I'm joined by Jimmy Best, Chris Searl, Steve Steele and Kenneth Flood as we look back at the big fight.
Episode 27: Lost in Translation in Serbia with Alix Bruch
February 25, 2020 22:35 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week I'm joined by AUS Champion and Champions League Alumni Alix Bruch. Alix talks about her journey from Calgary to St FX to Serbia.
Episode 26: NBA Special 2 Mitch vs Steve II
February 21, 2020 15:05 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis week I'm joined by Mitch Benvie, Steve Steele and Chris Searl. With the NBA All Star Game done we are talking about the season so far and how our predictions are working out from our first NBA special.
Episode 25: Premier League Worst XI 2010-2019
February 11, 2020 15:03 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode, Andy Watson and I pick the Premier League's worst XI of the last decade.
Episode 24: The 2 Chrises and NBA Trade Deadline Day
February 07, 2020 14:06 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBI'm joined this week by Chris N'Sa, defender for the Halifax Wanderers and Wharf 104 insider Chris Searl. We cover a host of different topics including Chris' fav spots in Halifax and what it's like being a pro footballer. In Part 2 Steve Steele gives us his take on the NBA trade deadline day.
Episode 23: Reggae Boy and Dear Kobe
January 31, 2020 16:27 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThis week I'm joined by Chris Searl as we talk about the exciting capture of Jamaica's Alex Marshall for the Wanderer's. We also talk about the parkade issue that may affect the Wanderer's ground and also Ottawa joining the CPL. Steve Steele joins me to chat about the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant. Steve also tells us his favourite Kobe moments.
Episode 22: Kop out and what next for Conor?
January 25, 2020 04:24 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Steve, Chris and Jamie form the Liverpool FC Halifax supporter's club. Andy Watson and David Robinson join us too. We are talking about how good Liverpool are and the lad's trip to the Kop. Kenneth and Jimmy join me to talk about the MacGregor fight and where his next moves will be.
Episode 21: Thunderbirds Are Go and Hanging with the Gaffer
January 21, 2020 12:09 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBOn this episode, Allan MacDonald gives us the lowdown on Halifax's newest pro team The Thunderbirds. Evan Gough from The American Gaffers Podcast joins us to grade the Premier League's clubs as we hit just over half way of the season.
Liverpool vs Man United Special
January 19, 2020 14:36 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBI'm joined by the lads from the Liverpool FC Halifax supporters club as we preview the Liverpool vs Man United game.
Conor McGregor Bonus Episode
January 17, 2020 21:42 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBI'm joined by Dubliner and MMA fan Kenneth Flood as we chat about this weekend's fight.
Episode 20: Wandering at the Celtic Part 2
January 14, 2020 14:15 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThis is the second part of our roundtable with the group of Halifax Wanderer's fans. We discuss the possibility of expansion teams, the new season ticket offer and our expectations for 2020. Jess also talks about the issue with the lack of women's sizes for jerseys and clothing. We are starting a campaign to bring this to the attention of the Wanderer's front office. Retweet using #womenssizesplease hashtag on social media to let them know.
Ep 19: Wandering at the Celtic part 1
January 10, 2020 14:39 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week we are talking to some die-hard Wanderers fans about their best moments of last season. We also chat about recruitment so far aand the job the CPL has done in creating the league. Recorded live at the Celtic Corner Dartmouth.
Episode 18: He's a Wanderer and why no Kawhi
January 03, 2020 13:24 - 55 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week I'm chatting with new Wanderer's goalkeeping coach, Jan Michael Williams. We are talking about his new role and his amazing career. Steve Steele tells us his NBA team of the decade and looks at some listener submitted lists.
Bonus Boxing Day Episode
December 26, 2019 12:46 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAndy Watson and I look over last weekend's big Premier League games. We chat about Liverpool's win at the World Club Cup. We also preview the Boxing Day game between Leicester and Liverpool Recorded in Halifax Nova Scotia
Episode 17: The Highs and many Lows of 2019
December 21, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis week, Allan MacDonald, Steve Steele and myself talk about our highs and many lows of the sporting year. Patriots loving Allan gives Steve a run for his money. Recorded in Halifax Nova Scotia
Episode 16: Talking til we are Blue in the face and punch drunk
December 14, 2019 13:15 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIn this special extended Episode, I'm talking to Halifax Legend, the Blue Faced Wanderer about his creation. I'm also chatting to Steve Steele about the Joshua Ruiz fight. Allan MacDonald joined me at East of Grafton, where we talked about the mighty Glasgow Celtic
Episode 15: The Flames over the Coals and Emery out the Door
December 06, 2019 13:45 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis week I'm joined by Allan "2Ls" MacDonald and Steve Steele as we talk about hockey's terrible week. Gary McMahon chats to us about Unai Emery losing his job and what the future holds for Arsenal. Recorded in Halifax Nova Scotia.
Episode 14: Let's be Frank about Lampard and Nine Locks in the stocks
November 29, 2019 17:51 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this week's episode I'm talking to Blues fan Luke Brown about Chelsea's great start to the season. I'm also chatting to Steve Steele about the Nine Lock's advertising controversy and the city's plans to upgrade the Halifax Forum.
Bonus Mini Episode: Steele yourself for a Steve Rant
November 26, 2019 18:17 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBThis mini episode is from the editing room of Episode 12. Steve Steele gives us his opinions on Don Cherry and Ice Hockey players. You also have the chance to win a Down the Pub Podcast T-Shirt. Details are at the end of the show.
Episode 13: Poch Out, Jose In and a Cherry on Top
November 22, 2019 16:49 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThis week I'm joined by Andy Watson as we delve into the crazy carry on at Tottenham this week. Dave "The Rave" Faulkner talks helps me understand what's happened with Don Cherry and Sportsnet.
Episode 12: A Problem Called Keane and Gruesome Injuries
November 22, 2019 02:51 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week Don Anderson joins us from Vietnam as we talk about one of Cork's favourite sons Roy Keane. Andy Watson, Steve Steele and I went to East of Grafton and had a chat about some of the worst injuries we have seen in sport.
Episode 10: Arsenal with Gary McMahon
November 22, 2019 02:49 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week I'm joined by Gooner Gary McMahon. We are talking all about Arsenal's season so far. We also are chatting about Richard Keogh's shock firing from Derby County. I'm also announcing the winner of The Down the Pub Podcast t-shirt competition winner.
Episode 11: Liverpool vs Man City
November 22, 2019 02:49 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis week Andy Watson and I are chatting about last weekend's games. We talk about the Son, Gomes challenge and Liverpool and Man City's great escapes. We also preview this weekend's huge game between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Episode 7: Sorry Spurs and Rugby Chat
November 22, 2019 02:48 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week I'm talking to Tottenham die-hard Wylie Redmond about Tottenham Hotspur and the state of the team. Andy Watson joins us to make us feel bad as he supports Liverpool. I'm chatting to Matt Mansfield about Rugby Canada's game against South Africa and the upcoming Namibia game.
Episode 9: Chris and Steve from Liverpool FC Halifax
November 22, 2019 02:48 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week Andy Watson and I chatting to Chris and Steve from the Liverpool FC Halifax Supporters group. We are talking about how the club started and the great benefits of being a member.
Episode 8: Raptors Special Extended Episode
November 22, 2019 02:48 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBI'm joined by special guests Steve Steele and Mitch Benvie as we chat all things Raptors. Andy Watson gives us his take on this weekend's football games and Matt Mansfield gives us his Rugby World Cup Quarter Final predictions.
Episode 6: Halifax Wanderers Special and Man U vs Arsenal
November 22, 2019 02:47 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBOn this week's episode we are talking to legendary Halifax Wanderers supporter James Covey. I went with Dave Smith from Armchair commentary and Andy Watson to Dave's first Wanderers game. We chatted to Dave and to some fans after the game. I am also getting Dave the Rave Faulkner's views on Man United vs Arsenal.
Episode 4: Rugby Special with Jack Hanratty and Matt Mansfield
November 21, 2019 21:10 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week I'm joined by Rugby NS Head Coach Jack Hanratty, we are talking about the re-introduction of Rugby to Nova Scotia Schools and his world cup predictions. Matt and I are at Clay West talking about his Rugby World Cup trip and if he thinks a Major League Rugby team would work in Halifax.
Episode 5: Cup upsets, Tottenham Heartbreak and Rugby round up
November 21, 2019 21:10 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThis week's episode I'm talking to Andy Watson about cup upsets after Tottenham were dumped out of the Carabao cup. We also do a round up of last weekend and this weekend's Premier League action. Matt Mansfield gives us a round up of week 1 in the Rugby World Cup.
Episode 2: Eastside Billiards with Andy Watson (a noisy Eastside Billiards)
November 21, 2019 21:09 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThis week Andy and I are talking about his love of Liverpool, Sadio Mane’s freakout, Michael Owen finally being interesting and the chance of Halifax getting a derby game.
Episode 3: East of Grafton with the 2 Andys and Dave the Rave
November 21, 2019 21:09 - 1 hour - 56 MBOn this episode we are picking our Ultimate Premier League XI. We also are talking about Javi Garcia's exit from Watford and how Dazn is doing with the football coverage in Canada.
Episode 1: Clay West with Dave Faulkner talking football
November 21, 2019 20:28 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBI’m talking to Dave Faulkner about why he follows Man United and his experience at Old Trafford. We talk a bit about the Halifax Wanderers and what they bring to the city. Dave gives his predictions for the season ahead and we talk about the best pubs to watch the game.